St. Philip Catholic Elementary School
Learning Plan
The mission of St. Philip School is to provide a Catholic Education that develops the unique talents and abilities of all learners, and encourages all to follow Jesus' call to service in our local and global community.
“We are called to act with justice, We are called to love tenderly, We are called to serve one another, To walk humbly with God.”
St. Philip Catholic School is an elementary school of approximately 270 students, of diverse social and ethnic backgrounds, from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8 and has a staff of 26 including teachers, educational resource workers, special services staff, custodial and office personnel. We offer an Extended French Program for students in grades 5 through 8. Students come from the surrounding areas to attend this program. The curriculum expectations are the same as in the regular program. Science, History,
Geography (S.E.S) and French Language and Literature are taught in French. Our school population generally reflects the socio-economic mix found within Mississauga.
Most of the surrounding community consists of single-family dwelling homes situated in a geographic area that is very close to downtown Mississauga.
St. Philip Catholic School is a caring school community environment that stresses tolerance and acceptance of others, commitment to our Catholic faith and high academic standards. We provide a safe and comfortable learning environment where models of Gospel values and Catholic doctrines, teachings and beliefs are an integral part of the daily life of our school. All activities at St. Philip School — academic and pastoral work, extracurricular and intra-curricular, prayer and worship, administration and management — help to prepare our students for their lives as Catholics in the community. Our students come to us with a variety of strengths and needs, with their Catholic faith as the common bond. Our prayer life, liturgical celebrations, the sacraments, and our faith and values system form the foundation of our school program. We offer students a well-rounded and value-centred education to help them make good choices for the future. The curriculum planned and provided in the school is broad, balanced and relevant to the needs and aspirations of all our students. A wide range of subjects and learning experiences are offered to develop the skills, abilities and talents of individual students. Accordingly, appropriate assessment procedures are employed regularly to motivate and encourage student success. To ensure coherence and wholeness, subjects are taught against the background of The Ontario Curriculum, the Gospel values of Jesus Christ and sound educational practices.
St. Philip Catholic School is committed to Catholic Education as outlined in our mission statement and the mission statement of the Dufferin- Peel Catholic District School
Board. We have set ideals and expectations for the behaviour of our students. We want our students to have the knowledge, the ability and the desire to embrace the teachings of Jesus Christ and to incorporate the Gospel values into their daily lives. We try to emphasize the values of courtesy, respect, helpfulness and care for others. We want our school to provide an environment that, promotes self-worth and self discipline, helps our students to develop to the fullest of their potential and encourage them to acquire the values, beliefs, attitudes, knowledge and skills that will allow them to become valued and contributory members of society. We believe that these goals can be attained with the co-operation of all the members of the school community including parents, teachers, students, and parish.
The school motto, "We Are Called", was chosen because St. Philip was one of the first disciples called by Jesus. The hymn “We Are Called” based on Micah 6:6-8 is taught to all students. This hymn is sung at our liturgical celebrations and the chorus is also pictorially displayed in our front foyer.
Catholicity
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St. Philip Catholic Elementary School
Learning Plan
The school community models, celebrates and nourishes gospel values in the teaching and learning of our Christ-centred programs and services by:
• Virtues education program and liturgies
• Gospel values are infused throughout the Catholic curriculum areas
• Youth Faith Ambassador Program
• Social Justice Projects – November & April Food Drives to benefit needy families in our community through St. Vincent de Paul, Christmas Baskets for local families in need, Angel on the Tree, Terry Fox Run, Sharelife Activities
• School Masses, Sacramental Preparation, Reconciliation, monthly Virtues liturgies
• Prayers over the daily announcements every day
• Sacred space in all areas and common areas
• Sacramental and whole school Advent and Lenten retreats
• Strong relationship with Cristo Rei Parish
Learning Environment
1. The school’s most recent EQAO primary division (Grade 3) assessment performance:
• Primary Reading: 75%
• Primary Writing: 67%
• Primary Mathematics: 54%
Observations regarding school progress in primary EQAO: Our focus as a school continues to be on improving our primary students' achievement in reading. We have achieved solid gains over the last few years with a program emphasizing early identification of students with reading challenges, intensive remediation offered to those students, and Inquiry-Based Learning to enhance engagement for all students. We will continue to offer this program to meet the literacy needs of our primary students.
Analysis of Math results indicates a need to focus on enhancing students' abilities in the areas of critical/creative thinking processes and making connections within and between various contexts.
2. The school’s most recent EQAO junior division (Grade 6) assessment performance:
• Junior Reading: 88%
• Junior Writing: 88%
• Junior Mathematics: 68%
Observations regarding school progress in junior EQAO: St. Philip School Junior students continue to score well above the board and provincial averages in Reading,
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St. Philip Catholic Elementary School
Learning Plan
Writing, and Math. St. Philip School will continue to focus on Inquiry-Based Learning to enhance student engagement in reading, writing, and math,
3. The school community supports and provides opportunities for life-long learning by:
• Engaging parent community with information on how they can assist their child(ren)'s learning
• Artists in the School Presentations funded by the School Council, Anti-bullying Presentations, Environmental Presentations, etc.
• Student Council
• Peel Police Youth Education Officer to programs to students on cyber bulling, gangs, etc.
• Co-op student placement
• Transition Planning for Grade 8 students going into Grade 9
4. The school demonstrates commitment to continuous improvement in student achievement and supports the well-being of all learners by:
• School wide two hour literacy block
• Teaching and Learning Cycles use data to identify strengths and weaknesses to inform required instruction/intervention
• Involvement of Special Assignment Teacher with all teachers to support our school focus on Inquiry-Based Learning
• Primary Literacy Nights for parents and students offered one per term
• Teacher Moderation
• Division level Planning of Inquiry units
• All Star Reading Program
Community Engagement
1. The school community ensures that Catholic School Councils reflect the diverse Catholic community by:
• Open invitation to all members of the school community to become a part of the school council through the school newsletter and trying to recruitment participation at Open House
• School Council supports all school activities that reflect the diversity of our community through subsidising artists in the school presentations as well as resources for our central text rooms, divisions and library
• Continued partnership with our parish Cristo Rei Church
• Open invitation to the community to attend School Council meetings through the newsletter and our outdoor sign
2. The school team builds and sustains community partnerships through:
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St. Philip Catholic Elementary School
Learning Plan
• Peel Police Youth Education Officer Presentations
• Junior Achievement
• Scientists in the School Program
• Transition Planning Meetings with Father Michael Goetz Secondary School
• Partnerships with Peel Health and Eco-Source to support our school's environmental initiatives
• School Access after school hours to various groups through the Permit Program
• Communication of community events and activities posted in our newsletter, on outdoor sign, through school email list, and on school website
Parish-Home-School
1. The school promotes the engagement and active participation of the parish and home as a fundamental component of student success by:
• Encourage and support Father Carlos’s classroom visits
• School and Parish collaborate by meeting to plan and discuss the liturgical calendar in order to set dates for school masses and sacramental preparation
• Parish information is shared through the monthly school newsletter
• Attend masses as a school at Cristo Rei Church by walking
• Invite parents/guardians to attend our school masses and liturgical celebrations
• Continue to support Social Justice Projects
Physical Environment
1. The school engages in models that promote good stewardship of resources:
• We are seeking to maintain our gold level certification in ecoschools program
• Recycling Program in all classrooms and throughout the school
• School encouragement in participation of Earth Day Activities
• Encouragement of Walk to School Program and increased cycling amongst students
• Encouragement of Healthy Eating
2. The ways the school demonstrates financial responsibility:
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St. Philip Catholic Elementary School
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• Monitor the Supply Teacher Budget
• Maintain a balanced budget
• Monitor School Budget by using tracking mechanisms to ensure compliance
• School Budget is aligned to school goals and needs through the help of the School Budget Committee
• Follow GAP policy regarding School Generated Funds
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St. Philip Catholic Elementary School
Learning Plan
Creating Catholic Conditions for Well-Being, Learning and Leading
Outcomes
By 2016, there will be an increase in successful practices that support well-being. Evidence of growth for students will include: a decrease in the proportion of students reporting that they have been bullied, as demonstrated by the CCCC School Climate Survey results.
Action Plans
Bullying Prevention Plan
Building Collaborative Practices Through Inquiry
Outcomes
By June 2016, there will be an increase in successful practices that support collaborative inquiry. Evidence of growth for educators will include: an increase in the proportion of educators who are confident to apply knowledge gained through professional learning opportunities as demonstrated by professional learning feedback (e.g. exit tickets, consultations)
Action Plans
Collaborative Inquiry Process
Enhancing Transitional Practices
Outcomes
By June 2016 there will be an increase in successful practices that support transitional practices. Evidence of growth for educators will include the implementation of the Individual Pathway Planning (IPP) tool at all schools.
Action Plans
Intermediate Pathways and Transitions
Knowing the Learner through Assessment
Outcomes
By June 2016 there will be an increase in successful practices that support knowing the learner through assessment. Evidence of growth for students will include: An increase in the proportion of students able to articulate strategies supporting their learning, as demonstrated by perceptual data survey results (e.g.
EQAO questionnaire).
Action Plans
Knowing the Learner through Assessment
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St. Philip Catholic Elementary School
Learning Plan
Responding through Effective Instruction
Outcomes
By June 2016, there will be an increase in successful practices that support effective instruction. Evidence of growth for students will include: An increase in the proportion of students improving their EQAO achievement level between assessment years. Evidence of growth for educators will include: An increase in the proportion of educators who intend to apply knowledge gained through professional learning opportunities, as demonstrated by CBLP professional learning feedback.
Action Plans
Authentic and Relevant Learning Opportunities
Outcome Timeframe
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Action Plan Priority
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